Week ending 9^th May 2004

AIB IRISH AMATEUR OPEN.

The AIB sponsored Irish Amateur Open was held over the weekend at the very challenging Carton House Golf Course designed by Colin Montgomerie. An International field of close on 120 of the top amateur golfers in the world competed for the title in this prestigious event. West Waterford's Mark Shanahan was placed 19^th overall and 7^th in the Irish field with rounds of 77, 73, 78 and 72 making a total of 300. Craig Smith of Wales won the Competition on 289. This is a tremendous achievement for Mark in his first year competing in national and International Amateur events and shows great promise for him in his future golfing career. Well done Mark and good luck in the future.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7^th, 8^th & 9^th May - Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

1^st: Liam Butler (1) 41pts

2^nd: Brian Hilliard (13) 41pts

Gross: Seamus Power (Scratch) 36pts

3^rd: Pat Power, Glass (20) 39pts

CSS. 37

THE WALTER RALEIGH THREE BROTHERS CLASSIC.

The Walter Raleigh 3 Brothers Classic of 2004 took place at West Waterford Golf and Country Club on Friday 7^th May. This was the eighth installment of this ever-popular competition and it was great to see all the familiar faces again (in triplicate!) The event was a huge success and was testament to the hard work that has been put into it down through the years by well known Youghal golfer Jim Furey and the Murphy family from the Walter Raleigh Hotel in Youghal. This year groups of three brothers from 61 Clubs played 18 Holes in West Waterford on Friday 7^th May and 18 Holes in Youghal GC on Saturday 8^th May with all participants getting together in the Walter Raleigh on the Saturday Night for the presentation banquet.

Results from the 3 Brothers Classic

1^st: Landers 178.

2^nd: Shields 176.

3^rd: Colemans 172.

4^th: O'Brien (1) 170 (back-9).

5^th: Coote (2) 170.

6^th: O'Brien (2) 164.

West Waterford 1^st: Naughtons 86.

Youghal 1^st: Scanlon 86.

West Waterford 2^nd: O'Mara 82.

Youghal 2^nd: O'Connor (A) 85 (back-9).

West Waterford 3^rd: Coughlan 82.

Youghal 3^rd: Carroll 85 (back-9).

SCRAMBLE, PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

Our first scramble of the season took place on Friday evening 7^th May and proved to be a resounding success. It is hoped to have scrambles on a monthly basis for the summer months on the first Friday of each month and all members are urged to try their utmost to play. It is intended to stage outstanding prizegiving following the monthly scrambles in the future.

Scramble Result

1^st: Debbie Long, Kevin Barry, John Mulcahy. 30pts

2^nd: Laurann Fitzgerald, Alica Browne, Noel Conway. 31pts

Gross: Ciara Donnelly, Ray Donnelly, Edward Hickey. 38pts

3^rd: Jean Conway, Mary Spratt, Tom Broderick. 32pts

FÁILTE HOUSE OPEN QUALIFIER

Our first Wednesday Open took place on Wednesday 5^th May. This weekly competition generates huge interest year on year, with this year’s event promising to be the most successful to date. This Open Qualifier is a keystone of the golfing calendar at West Waterford Golf and Country Club and Fáilte House are delighted to be associated with the event. For each and every Wednesday throughout the summer, there will be a timesheet in operation for the Open Singles and to reserve your tee-time, simply telephone the Clubhouse on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

Result from Failte House Open Qualifier Wednesday 5^th May

1^st: Donal O’Brien (12) 38pts

2^nd: Michael French (16) 38pts

Gross: Frank Brett, Mahon Golf Club (10) 28pts

3^rd: Tommy Butler (13) 37pts

CSS: 38pts

High Handicap Results.

13-hole Scotch Foursomes, Tuesday 4^th May

1^st: Pat A. Power (20) & Ger Scully (18) 50nett

2^nd: J.P. Houlihan (19) & Michael J. O’Riordan (18) 54 nett

Guest: Terry O’Callaghan (12) & Bertie Hallahan (13) 53 nett

Next competition is on Tuesday 11^th May.

FIXTURES.

Tuesday 11^th May – High Handicap

Wednesday 12^th May – Failte House Open 18-hole Stableford

Friday 14^th May and Saturday 15^th May – Club Competition, 18-hole Stableford

Sunday 16^th May – 18-hole Stroke, golfer of the year competition

Tuesday 18^th May – High Handicap

CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES kindly sponsored by Pat Landers (Abbey Autos)

Anyone interested in participating in the Club Mixed Foursomes kindly sponsored by Pat Landers (Abbey Autos) is asked to place their name on the sheet currently posted in the clubhouse. The draw for the Club Mixed Foursomes is taking place on Thursday 20^th May. All intending players are asked to place their name on the list and to place their entry fee of EUR 5.00 in the special envelopes provided. If a person does not pay the entry fee prior to the draw for partners on Thursday 20^th May he or she will not be entered into the draw.

CLUB FOURBALL kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurances

Anyone interested in participating in the Club Fourball kindly sponsored by Fitzgerald Insurances, is asked to place their name on the sheet currently posted in the clubhouse. The draw for the Club Fourball is taking place on Thursday 27^th May. All intending players are asked to place their name on the list and to place their entry fee of EUR 5 in the special envelopes provided. If a person does not pay the entry fee prior to the draw for partners on Thursday 20^th May he will not be entered into the draw.

TIMESHEETS

Time sheets apply for all club competitions. Please put up you’re name and those playing with you for your place on the Tee. Please remember: Players with their names on the timesheet have priority on the 1^st Tee. A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on the club Website:

CONDOLENCES.

Our sincere sympathy goes to Ken Johnson and his family on the death of his mother. May she rest in Peace.

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.